Earbuds features & opinions
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The argument behind the numbers: what our writers think the earbuds industry is getting right, and where it keeps lying to you.
Features & OpinionsI thought I'd always travel with over-ear headphones—until nowOne trip made me realize I'd been optimizing for the flight, not the travel day.Dave Carr · 2mo ago
Features & OpinionsAre Apple EarPods the best wired earbuds for most people in 2026?The short answer; not really.Tom Triggs · 4mo ago
Features & OpinionsWired headphones are making a comeback: Here's whyIt's about time wired earbuds and headphones had their redemption moment.Lil Katz · 5mo ago
Features & OpinionsBluetooth DACs: When your IEMs sound good but it's not wirelessDon't limit yourself to wired listening, get moving without sacrificing qualityJhaycee Calvez · 8mo ago
Features & OpinionsPoll: What do you consider "cheap" headphones?What do people think are the normal price of headphones?Jhaycee Calvez · July 22, 2025
Features & OpinionsShould IEM enthusiasts worry about rising tariffs?Affordability might be a fond memoryChristian Thomas · April 10, 2025
Features & OpinionsWe asked, you told us: Wired headphones are best for audio qualityOur poll results show that over 60% of you choose wired headphones for their audio quality.Lil Katz · October 1, 2024
Features & OpinionsWhat are in-ear monitors?All you need to know about this special category of earphones.Christian Thomas · May 5, 2023More earbuds coverage